Hermeus

Senior Manager Capital Projects

Full-Time

$144,000 – $190,000 per year

TLDR

Lead the planning and execution of complex capital projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and seamless transitions to Facilities.

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. Responsibilities:

Lead project scoping with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, budgets, and timelines

Manage architects, engineers, and consultants from concept through construction documents

Drive permitting, code compliance, and regulatory approvals

Select, contract, and manage general contractors and vendors

Oversee construction execution, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met

Track project budgets, forecasts, and spend in partnership with Procurement and Finance

Develop and manage detailed project schedules and milestones

Manage contractor performance, supplier coordination and change control

Ensure seamless handoff to Facilities and Workplace Operations teams

Provide clear and consistent reporting to leadership

Minimum Requirements:

8–12+ years of experience in architectural engineering, capital projects, construction management, or real estate development

Experience delivering industrial, manufacturing, or technical facility projects

Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and permitting

Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple concurrent projects

Experience managing external vendors (architects, engineers, contractors)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience in high-growth or startup environments

Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or hardware companies

PMP, LEED, or similar certifications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs as required for inspections or maintenance oversight.

Comfortable working occasionally at heights, in confined spaces, or around active aerospace test equipment.

Onsite presence required at Los Angeles-based facilities; occasional travel to other locations may be necessary.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Hermeus

Hermeus is a manufacturer of high-speed aircraft, specializing in the rapid design, build, and testing of high-Mach and hypersonic vehicles. Our focus is on delivering advanced capabilities for the Department of Defense, ensuring that the U.S. and its allies retain a strategic edge over potential adversaries.

Founded: Founded 2018
Employees: 11-50 employees
Total raised: $76M raised

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